========================================================================= Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales ========================================================================= Readme - PC Version 1.0 ========================================================================= Thank you for purchasing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" and welcome to the biggest quest in the Caribbean ever! This document contains information about "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" that was not available in the manual at the time it was printed. Please also visit (http://www.playlogicgames.com/) for any additional information, possible patches or add-ons! ========================================================================= 1. Minimum Specifications and Controls ========================================================================= Windows XP, DirectX 9.0c Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent 256 MB RAM DirectX 9 GeForce 3 (not MX-series) class video card with 128 MB RAM DirectX-compatible soundcard 4 GB of hard drive space DVD-ROM Keyboard, mouse Suggested Configuration: Windows XP, DirectX 9.0c Pentium IV 2.5 GHz or equivalent 1 GB RAM DirectX 9 GeForce 6600 class video card DirectX-compatible soundcard 4 GB of hard drive space DVD-ROM Keyboard, mouse 1.1 Installation Notes If you do not want to install "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" to the default directory (c:\Program files\Playlogic\Age of Pirates-Caribbean Tales), you can choose a different location during installation. 1.2 DirectX Help If you are having trouble installing and/or playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", make sure you have DirectX version 9.0c or higher installed on your computer. You can install the most recent release of DirectX from the "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" disk by launching DX90_redist.exe. You can also get the latest version from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com/directx). This web page can also provide support with common DirectX problems. ========================================================================= 2. Video, Audio and Game Configuration ========================================================================= "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" includes a configuration utility that allows several options to be set prior to running the game by running the configuration utility located in \Start\Program Files\Playlogic\Age of Pirates-Caribbean Tales\Options The program can also be run from the root of the game folder - config.exe 2.1 Display options For video options the following choices are available. Device The device selection can be used if there is one or more video cards present in your computer. Only use devices that meet the minimum specifications for the game. Resolution Lists the available resolutions for the game. Post processing: When the box is checked a glow effect will be used in the game. Full screen mode When the box is checked the game will run full screen. When the box is unchecked the game will run in windowed mode. Texture Quality Texture quality can be adjusted. 2.2 Sound Options Sound Off When checked, this turns the game sound off, including music, sound effects and dialog. Safe Mode When checked, the game set a lower priority for audio processing. This is useful for trouble shooting audio issues. Music Volume Slider for adjusting the in-game music volume. Effects Volume Slider for adjusting the in-game effects volume. Dialogue Volume Slider for adjusting the in-game volume for voice. ========================================================================= 3.0 Troubleshooting ========================================================================= 3.1. General video card trouble shooting If you experience video related problems or graphic anomalies while you are playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", please contact your video card's hardware manufacturer to ensure you are using the latest certified DirectX drivers for your video card. Many manufacturers maintain web sites that offer updated drivers and trouble shooting advice for their products. 3Dfx http://www.3dfx.com nVidia http://www.nvidia.com 3DLabs http://www.3dlabs.com Matrox http://www.matrox.com Intel http://www.intel.com S3 http://www.s3.com Rendition http://www.rendition.com ATI http://www.ati.com Orchid http://www.orchid.com Videologic http://www.videologic.com Diamond http://www.diamondmm.com STB http://www.stb.com Number Nine http://www.nine.com Jazz http://www.jazzmm.com Creative http://www.creativelabs.com Hercules http://www.hercules.com ELSA http://www.elsa.de Intergraph http://www.intergraph.com/ics Miro http://www.miro.de Genoa http://www.genoasys.com Techworks http://www.techworks.com Canopus http://www.canopuscorp.com Deltron http://www.deltrontech.com Sierra http://www.sierra.com Jaton http://www.jaton.com Leadtek http://www.leadtek.com Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com 3.2. General sound card trouble shooting If you experience problems while you are playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", please contact your sound card's hardware manufacturer for the latest certified drivers for your sound card. Many manufacturers maintain web sites that offer updated drivers and troubleshooting advice for their products. Aztech New Media http://www.aztech.com Creative Labs http://www.creative.com Crystal http://www.cirrus.com ESS Technology http://www.esstech.com Turtle Beach http://www.voyetra-turtle-beach.com Yamaha http://www.yamaha.com Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com ========================================================================= 4.0 Gameplay changes ========================================================================= 4.1 With "Alt" it is possible to add amount of 100 items instead of 1 in selling/buying menu. ========================================================================= 5.0 Known Issues ========================================================================= 5.1 Task switch not available in full screen mode (but it's in 'Window mode'). 5.2 When having a firewall and starting multiplayer for the first time it is needed to start game in windowed mode. Firewall requests can be accepted then and the game needs to be closed and restarted in full screen. ========================================================================= 6. Technical Support Information ========================================================================= Please refer to the manual for Technical Support contact details. ========================================================================= "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" © 2006 Playlogic International N.V. All rights reserved. Developed by Akella. All rights reserved. Published by Playlogic International N.V. Playlogic is a registered trademark of Playlogic International N.V. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.